Job Description

Overview

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Join a tier‐one ranked Corporate practice at Clayton Utz. Our Corporate Japanese Practice is the most established in Australia, working with a variety of high‐profile Japanese companies on general corporate governance and M&A; transactions.

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Role

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Reporting into Hiroyuki Kano, the Senior Associate will collaborate with senior partners and associates on client‐centric projects across the Corporate Japanese Practice, applying corporate and commercial expertise in a culturally informed way.

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Responsibilities

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- Collaborate with senior partners and associates on corporate governance, capital raising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and commercial contract negotiation.
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- Participate in all stages of client engagement, from initial assessment through execution of deals.
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- Provide high‐quality legal support to Japanese clients, ensuring clear communication and client rapport.
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- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the Japanese practice.
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- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all legal deliverables and client correspondence.
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Qualifications

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- Senior Associate experience in private practice or in‐house counsel.
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- Solid academic results from a recognised law school.
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- Fluent in writing and speaking Japanese; Japanese‐qualified Bengoshi preferred but not essential.
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- Proven experience on a range of corporate and commercial matters.
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- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
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- Drive for personal development and expanding skill set to meet client needs.
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- Self‐starter with strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
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Benefits

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Clayton Utz supports flexible work arrangements and values independent, dynamic thinkers. The role offers exposure to high‐profile national, government and global clients.

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📌 Senior Associate | Corporate - Japanese Practice (Queensland)
🏢 Clayton Utz
📍 Queensland